Ant and Dec: A look back at their friendship over the years

Before they were Ant and Dec, who could forget PJ and Duncan?! The boys were best friends on the show, particularly when Duncan stood by PJ's side after an unfortunately paintballing accident left Ant's poor character blind!

Who could forget Ant and Dec's antics on SMTV Live. From their Pokemon battles to Chums to the iconic 'Wonkey Donkey' section, the show was never quite the same after they left! 

The couple have a hug while out celebrating their 30th birthdays (they are born only two months apart!) back in 2005. 

The cheeky chaps were all smiles after receiving their first BAFTA award for "Best Entertainment Performance" after years of nominations in 2010!

Of course it was only a matter of time before the presenters found their mini mes! Here, Ant and Dec pose with Little Ant and Little Dec at the National Television Awards, London, 2003.

We still love Ant and Dec's antics on Britain's Got Talent, and it's easy to see why! Dec couldn't help but laugh at Ant as the pair arrived at auditions in London earlier this year. 

Even Ant and Dec's dogs, Hurley and Rocky are best friends! The presenters' revealed they both bought them as puppies at the same time, and now they are inseparable. Dec said: "Now are dogs are best mates… It's nice because we've got the excuse that we need to take the dogs for a walk now and then we stop for a pint."

Two pairs of comedy legends meet each other! Dec shared a snap of the group, writing: "Had such fun on last night's #saturdaynighttakeaway. Was amazing having these guys there, felt like a kid again!" 

The pair are having the time of their lives in Australia at the moment, and shared a snap of themselves laughing while chatting during an interview with Andy Collins. A fan asked Ant's wife Lisa if the duo were always like they were in the snap, to which she replied: "Yep!!" accompanied by three love heart emojis. 

The pair show their love for racing while presenting the trophy for the Jersey Stakes at the Royal Ascot. 

These two have royal connections! Not only did they share a laugh with Prince Charles at The Prince's Trust and L'Oreal Paris Celebrate Success Awards in 2012, the pair were both made Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016 for their services to broadcasting and entertainment. 

After the pair were awarded 2014 NTA Landmark Award, they took to the stage overcome with emotion. Ant said: "Where do you start? I think you start with, thanks man," before hugging Dec as the pair of them welled up. Dec returned the favour, saying: "Most importantly, neither of us would be here if it wasn't for each other," to which Ant replied: "Oh don't start that! I love you man. Love you to bits." 

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During a game of 'Mr and Mr' on Britain's Got More Talent, the pair revealed the biggest fight they ever had (through lots of laughter!). While playing a board game version of How to be a Millionaire, Dec revealed that he chose the 50/50 option only for Ant to keep the two answers he was uncertain about. 

He said: "It wouldn't [happen on the TV show] the computer wouldn't do that. The computer would take them away randomly and you didn't take them away randomly...you premeditated what you did. So I packed up my board game and I went home... I'm not standing for that kind of nonsense!" 

The pair arrive at Dec's wedding to Ali Astall, at St Michael's Church in Newcastle, where of course Ant was Best Man. Speaking about the happy day, Ant told the Mirror: "She [Ali] looked amazing. It was very emotional, I was really emotional. He finally got married."

Ant and Dec were loving the action at Ascot in 2012, where they cheered Frankel to victory in the QIPCO Champion Stakes. 

Ant and Dec have been presenting I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here since 2002, and still look as though they are having the time of their lives as they can't help but giggle at the celebrities in the jungle.